On Campus: UB EMOJI

A look back on our recent past with a smile, a wink or a whatevs

Tax shelter

Over the past six years, IRS-certified students from the UB
School of Management have prepared 4,300 tax returns and brought
nearly $5.5 million in refunds back into the community. More than
$1 million was from the Earned Income Credit, helping low-income
families most in need.

Call it a comeback

In 2012, senior Judy Mai lost the presidential election for
UB’s scandal-tinged Student Association by a mere 47 votes.
After proving herself as SA’s assistant international
coordinator, Mai was appointed vice president in 2014 with the goal
to “make people want to believe in [SA] again.” We
believe in you, Judy!

Survey says

The university’s anonymous testing program for sexually
transmitted infections (run in partnership with the Erie County
Department of Health) may be a bit too stealthy: A recent UB
Spectrum poll found that 42 percent of sexually active students
don’t get tested for STIs, often for fear of discovery by
parents or partners.

Spring Fest stumper

Country trio The Band Perry headlined Spring Fest this year,
representing a departure from the usual hip-hop acts. The choice
elicited extreme reactions from students, ranging from
“finally, a fest I want to go to” to “dumbest
lineup I’ve ever seen in my life.” Next year, we
predict a return to rap, and a similar inability to please
everyone.